Group Finance Assistant

The Westin London City; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel property in Westminster seeks a Group Finance Assistant to supervise core financial processes. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting both finance and operations teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, be flexible and customer-focused, and have the right to work in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team within the finance department, contributing to system improvements and internal controls.

Benefits

Flexible working

Staff accommodation rates

Death in service cover

Cycle scheme

Tech Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Referral Scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Access to EAP and wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Private Medical Insurance

Continuous Learning & Development opportunities

Recognition Programme and social events

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to input and interpret financial data.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a multi cost centre environment.

Responsibilities

• Support core financial processes including ledger management.
• Keep accurate financial records and assist with reports.
• Work closely with finance teams to improve internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Flexibility

Job description

Overview of Role

We are currently looking for a focused, fun and analytical individual to support with core financial processes,including sales and purchase ledger, reconciliations, petty cash and more to join as our Group Finance Assistant and be part of our growing team.

Reporting to the Group Assistant Financial Controller and Group Financial Controller, this role is a key part of the group’s day-to-day finance operations. You will be responsible for maintaining core financial processes, ensuring accurate and consistent service delivery, and providing ongoing support to both the finance and operations teams.

The Role

• Maintain all the effective controls for the timely production of the monthly financial reports.
• Administration of tenancy schedule and rent reconciliation across the residential portfolio.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly administration of cashbook, revenue reconciliation, bank reconciliation, various journals, and control account reconciliations.
• Ensure that Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger is regularly reviewed and kept up to date with prompt invoice administration and debt collection.
• Ensure that company Purchasing system is being adhered to and that invoices are coded correctly and input promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist in preparation of payment runs
• Maintaining all necessary files and registers for the finance department
• Assist with internal and external audits requests when they occur
• Ensure adherence to company credit policy
• Assist with the asset register for the Group
• Working closely with the Group Assistant Financial Controller and the finance team in developing and strengthening internal controls, applying process improvements, and implementing systems to create digital automation.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting for business partners across the Group.
• Processing of petty cash and employee expenses claims.

What We Offer

• Flexible working ( subject to role and probationary review)
• Staff accommodation rates across UK Hotels
• Death in service cover
• Cycle scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Health Cash Plan ( HSF)
• Referral Scheme ( recruit a friend)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to EAP and wellbeing support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities
• Recognition Programme and social events

The Candidate

• You are flexible, approachable, and sociable in nature.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to input and interpret financial data.
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing
• Ability to remain customer focused and have business awareness to assist non-financial managers in providing an efficient service in a multi cost centre environment.
• Alignment with vision, mission, and core values of the 4C Group
• Implements and maintains acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required.
• You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role, documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates

About 4C Group

4C Group is a global organisation that manages and develops properties and hotels in key business districts and leisure hot spots across the UK, Africa and Canada. The company was formed in 2010, building on the foundations of a family property business that stretches back to the 1990s. The group’s mission is to operate sustainably, delight guests and investors, whilst striving to deliver a positive environmental and social impact within local communities.